Replacement clutch suggestions?
#1
Replacement clutch suggestions?
Hey guys,
I've got a 93 4runner SR5 V6 in desperate need for a new clutch. I'm just curious if there's something worth suggesting... stock? aftermarket???
Thanks!
I've got a 93 4runner SR5 V6 in desperate need for a new clutch. I'm just curious if there's something worth suggesting... stock? aftermarket???
Thanks!
#2
Contributing Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: TENN Native Languishing in Virginia
Posts: 4,787
Likes: 0
Received 34 Likes
on
14 Posts
www.MarlinCrawler.com all the way, Baby!
WabFab is good, too: http://www.wabfab.org/products/clutches/clutches.htm
WabFab is good, too: http://www.wabfab.org/products/clutches/clutches.htm
#3
Thanks for the suggestions...
Now, is taking the step up to a ceramic clutch really going to live up to the performance that they claim? I'll be doing lots of city driving, and also "some" offroad stuff in a couple months when the weather gets better...
Now, is taking the step up to a ceramic clutch really going to live up to the performance that they claim? I'll be doing lots of city driving, and also "some" offroad stuff in a couple months when the weather gets better...
#4
Contributing Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: TENN Native Languishing in Virginia
Posts: 4,787
Likes: 0
Received 34 Likes
on
14 Posts
Most say the ceramic should be saved for competition as it's pretty darned grabby & chatters.
Marlin has this:
Heavy Duty Semi-Metallic Clutch Kits
Our Heavy Duty Clutch Kits are a huge step above stock clutches, and unlike other aftermarket clutches, are designed for the Rock Crawler. Throughout the 80s and 90s, Marlin had used LuK and BorgWarner Clutches with much displeasure. Both kits seemed to loose their "new clutch" feel, and seemed to wear out sooner than stock. Marlin wanted a clutch kit that grabbed better and lasted longer, but without wearing out his legs over a long weekend trail.
What he did was gather multiple kits from various manufactures and combined components to build the best clutch kit available. Today we no longer have to combine kits as we now have them assembled from the manufacture exactly to Marlin's specifications. The end result is a clutch that offers excellent longevity, smooth pedal pressure for those long days on the trail, and a high torque rating for a sure engagement every time. The Super Heavy Duty kit features a 1600 ft-lb pressure plate for maximum gripping power, while the Heavy Duty kit features a 1200 ft-lb pressure plate, much better compared to the OEM 900 ft-lb plate.
These kits come complete with a heavy-duty clutch disk, heavy-duty pressure plate, release bearing, pilot bearing, and a plastic clutch alignment tool.
All kits feature new parts. Each Kit Includes:
* Heavy Duty OEM Pressure Plate
* Heavy Duty OEM Clutch Disk
* Release Bearing
* Pilot Bearing
* Alignment Tool
Marlin has this:
Heavy Duty Semi-Metallic Clutch Kits
Our Heavy Duty Clutch Kits are a huge step above stock clutches, and unlike other aftermarket clutches, are designed for the Rock Crawler. Throughout the 80s and 90s, Marlin had used LuK and BorgWarner Clutches with much displeasure. Both kits seemed to loose their "new clutch" feel, and seemed to wear out sooner than stock. Marlin wanted a clutch kit that grabbed better and lasted longer, but without wearing out his legs over a long weekend trail.
What he did was gather multiple kits from various manufactures and combined components to build the best clutch kit available. Today we no longer have to combine kits as we now have them assembled from the manufacture exactly to Marlin's specifications. The end result is a clutch that offers excellent longevity, smooth pedal pressure for those long days on the trail, and a high torque rating for a sure engagement every time. The Super Heavy Duty kit features a 1600 ft-lb pressure plate for maximum gripping power, while the Heavy Duty kit features a 1200 ft-lb pressure plate, much better compared to the OEM 900 ft-lb plate.
These kits come complete with a heavy-duty clutch disk, heavy-duty pressure plate, release bearing, pilot bearing, and a plastic clutch alignment tool.
All kits feature new parts. Each Kit Includes:
* Heavy Duty OEM Pressure Plate
* Heavy Duty OEM Clutch Disk
* Release Bearing
* Pilot Bearing
* Alignment Tool
Last edited by TNRabbit; 04-11-2007 at 09:16 PM.
#5
Registered User
#6
Is it me, or are they not listing that heavy duty semi-metallic clutch kit for sale?
http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/tra...lutch.htm#kits
I see the description as you posted... but don't see the little shopping cart thing. All I see is the conventional clutch kit listed under it, which I'm assuming is the OEM replacement with the 900lb pressure plate...
http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/tra...lutch.htm#kits
I see the description as you posted... but don't see the little shopping cart thing. All I see is the conventional clutch kit listed under it, which I'm assuming is the OEM replacement with the 900lb pressure plate...
#7
Contributing Member
Is it me, or are they not listing that heavy duty semi-metallic clutch kit for sale?
http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/tra...lutch.htm#kits
I see the description as you posted... but don't see the little shopping cart thing. All I see is the conventional clutch kit listed under it, which I'm assuming is the OEM replacement with the 900lb pressure plate...
http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/tra...lutch.htm#kits
I see the description as you posted... but don't see the little shopping cart thing. All I see is the conventional clutch kit listed under it, which I'm assuming is the OEM replacement with the 900lb pressure plate...
Trending Topics
#9
Registered User
my centerforce 2 exploded all the material on the pressure plate side sheared(sp) off and over 1/4 of the flywheel side sheared off. it had less than 40k miles on it...I just installed the HD marlin and I am really impreased its has a real smooth feel and it has bite.
#10
Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Green Mountain, Colorado
Posts: 479
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Is it me, or are they not listing that heavy duty semi-metallic clutch kit for sale?
http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/tra...lutch.htm#kits
I see the description as you posted... but don't see the little shopping cart thing. All I see is the conventional clutch kit listed under it, which I'm assuming is the OEM replacement with the 900lb pressure plate...
http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/tra...lutch.htm#kits
I see the description as you posted... but don't see the little shopping cart thing. All I see is the conventional clutch kit listed under it, which I'm assuming is the OEM replacement with the 900lb pressure plate...
The best luck I've had with contacting them is to email Steve Meza (steve@marlincrawler.com). He's very responsive to questions and I wanted to order by phone so when I was ready I just emailed him asking him to call me. He called me like 20 minutes later.
#11
Registered User
No, that's the 1200lb plate. "Conventional" means non-ceramic, not OEM. My understanding is that the 1600lb plate is the same price and you just specify you want the beefier one when you order.
The best luck I've had with contacting them is to email Steve Meza (steve@marlincrawler.com). He's very responsive to questions and I wanted to order by phone so when I was ready I just emailed him asking him to call me. He called me like 20 minutes later.
The best luck I've had with contacting them is to email Steve Meza (steve@marlincrawler.com). He's very responsive to questions and I wanted to order by phone so when I was ready I just emailed him asking him to call me. He called me like 20 minutes later.
They only offer the 1600 for the v6 or you can get eiher for the 4 cyl
#15
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Saugus, California
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
stock aisin clutch....love the feel and engage grip. dads ran for 180,000 just changed 2 months ago. .......im dead serious. if anything dont get a luk. too stiff in my opinion.
#16
Thanks for the suggestions, guys! So far I'm leaning towards the Marlin HD clutch kit, but I'm concerned about the ride quality with such an increase in the pressure plate. Some of you claim it to be smooth, and others to be a bit too grabby...
... i guess buy it and find out?
... i guess buy it and find out?
#17
Contributing Member
Join Date: May 2006
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 377
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Well, what are you going to be using the clutch for?
If rockcrawling, then go for the ceramic clutch imho.
If normal daily driving, or even mild offroad driving, then I recommend the stock clutch made by aisin. I bought mine for under $100 off of eBay. Of course, I looked and couldn't find one for your year with the v6.
Just make sure you get your flywheel refinished if you put in a new clutch. If I could go back, though, I might have considered just getting a brand new clutch for a few more dollars.
If rockcrawling, then go for the ceramic clutch imho.
If normal daily driving, or even mild offroad driving, then I recommend the stock clutch made by aisin. I bought mine for under $100 off of eBay. Of course, I looked and couldn't find one for your year with the v6.
Just make sure you get your flywheel refinished if you put in a new clutch. If I could go back, though, I might have considered just getting a brand new clutch for a few more dollars.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Road Bull
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
23
10-10-2015 04:55 PM
GreatLakesGuy
The Classifieds GraveYard
8
09-04-2015 09:27 AM